As the hangovers from Victory subside and the first slew of tests creep upon us this week, campus is looking drab, weary, and in desperate need of a throwback. With Beyonce entrancing and enticing all shapes and sizes during the Superbowl, teasing us with her quick rendition of Destiny’s Child, I saw it fit to pay some homage to those 90’s R&B girl groups that provided us with so many good memories.
TLC – My go to jam back in the day. What girl didn’t belt out the lyrics to Waterfalls. Glued to the television, Tionne (T-Boz), Rozonda (chilli), and Lisa (Left-Eye) danced in their white sexy cutout jumpsuits to No Scrubs, as we all joined along in our mirrors.
Blaque – If you don’t know Blaque, you clearly aren’t an avid girl group fan of the 90’s. Even though Blaque is less well known, “Bring it All to Me” was a staple song of our era. My old roommate and I used to blast this song in our dorm room as we caked on our makeup and strapped on our heels. Bring it All to Me was the definition of slow jamz.
Destiny’s Child – Need some women empowerment— it’s as simple as turning on some Destiny’s Child. No need to remind everyone how crucial they were to our childhood and adolescence. Pure classics with Bootylicious, Survivor, and Bills, Bills, Bills. Who could forget the iconic Say My Name video where the girls strike sassy poses in different colored rooms, transitioning from red to blue while belting their beautiful vocals. Not only did they entertain us, but gave us valid life advice, who would’ve thought that a guy calling you baby was shady not sweet? We can only pray for a reunion and a new album. I’m in desperate need for some life advice.
If you’re in need of a pick me up in Fondy, blast some R&B. Before you know it you’ll be booty shaking like Beyonce, burning cals and studying econ.